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Nearly two-thirds of the approximately 7 million people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in the United States are women. There are several theories as to why it affects them more, but the question is far from answered.

Family physicians in several Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine throughout September. The students are participating in the school’s Family Medicine Preceptorship Program. The experience provides an opportunity for students to use their medical knowledge in a clinic setting under the supervision of an experienced physician. The students choose from more than 160 family practice physicians in Illinois for their preceptorship experience. They will graduate from medical school in May 2022, then pursue advanced training in a specific area

Aspects Volume 38 No. 3 Despite the afternoon downpour on Friday, May 8, more than 100 SIU medical students and volunteers were able to provide a little sunshine to the residents of the Enos Park Neighborhood during the second annual SIU Student Day of Service. Some of the students even made some new friends. “I met a few residents from the area,” says Yuri Fedorovic, MSIII (pictu red, left). “However, the most prominent was Hasson, a three-year old who wanted to help us with everything we did. This day was an important part of building connections with the local residents.” This year’s groups

The Library’s February Study Break will have a special guest in addition to the usual treats and coffee. Stop by the Dirksen Conference Room on February 27th from 2:00 – 4:30pm to meet Gibson, the Sangamon County Courthouse Facility Dog and Certified Service Dog! Gibson, a 3 ½ year old black lab, will be here for hugs, play time, and a little stress relief as our MS2s prepare for their next exam. Gibson’s handler, Tami Richmond, and Diane Bell, the Director of Victim Services, will also be here to answer questions about their work with Gibson and Support Dogs Inc. Gibson joined the State’s

General Readings: Social Determinants Cultural Competence Determinants of Social Participation of Visually Impaired Older Adults Impact of Closure of a Large Urban Medical Center pt1 Impact of Closure of a Large Urban Medical Center pt2 Is Primary Care Providers Trust in Socially Marginalized Patients Affected by Race? Literacy and Health Outcomes (A Systematic Review of the Literature) The Depression Treatment Cascade in Primary Care: A Public Health Perspective The Forgotten Minorities: Health Disparities of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Communities Advocacy CDC -

Educational Services Providing needs assessment data to the course director Helping course directors determine course objectives Submitting course outline to Committee and others, as appropriate ACCME credit designation Serving as registrar Designing and summarizing conference evaluations Keeping course attendance records in perpetuity, and providing those records to physicians as requested Keeping course files for seven years Ensuring that each course meets the ACCME Essentials and Standards for Commercial Support Conference Planning Services Overall management of the course Identifying date

Educational Services Providing needs assessment data to the course director Helping course directors determine course objectives Submitting course outline to Committee and others, as appropriate ACCME credit designation Serving as registrar Designing and summarizing conference evaluations Keeping course attendance records in perpetuity, and providing those records to physicians as requested Keeping course files for seven years Ensuring that each course meets the ACCME Essentials and Standards for Commercial Support Conference Planning Services Overall management of the course Identifying date